August 2016

Photographs

This month we have:-
1. 20th Anniversary of Andy Feather and Michael Metcalfe first working on the railway
2. Work on the Scruton Station platform extension
3. Visit of the Northallerton Branch to the Darlington Head of Steam Museum and Darlington Loco Works
4. Work of the Bedale Station Support Group

Photo - Jim Wareing

A photo of Andy Feather and Michael Metcalfe working on the track near bridge 29 on Monday 22nd August, the occasion marks 20 years of volunteer work on the Wensleydale Railway. The first work party took place at Castle Bolton on the 17th August 1996 with 13 members. Andy lead the work supported by Michael and the other members. For Andy and Michael, twenty years and still going strong.Note - photos of the first ever working party together with other early working parties can be seen in the WRA Archive section of this photo gallery. (22/08/2016)